About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1836 Oakland Avenue in Schenectady, NY is listed for $400,000 ($160 per sqft). Built in 1960, the home offers 2,500 sqft of living space on a 0.26 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1960
  • 0.26 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 6 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1960

Amenities

SolarFireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

City living with suburban space and serenity! Tucked into a picturesque neighborhood of tree-lined streets and sidewalks, this charming 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers privacy and room to breathe, just minutes from everything Schenectady has to offer.

Inside, approximately 2,500 square feet of sun-filled living space features hardwood floors, vintage charm and thoughtful updates. A spacious formal living room with a stunning 12-foot bay window flows into the dining room, perfect for gatherings. Cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace in the additional family room, or enjoy the flexibility of a first-floor bedroom with built-in shelving, ideal for a home office, library or guest space.

Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a private full bath, plus 3 additional bedrooms and shared full bathroom. Approximately 650 square feet of finished basement space provides even more room to live, work or play. Outside, the generous corner lot feels like a private oasis!

The fenced backyard offers room for four-legged friends to roam, while the above-ground pool, patio and gazebo set the scene for summer entertaining. Newly installed, OWNED solar panels add value and potential energy savings without lease payments or tricky fine-print.

Just minutes from Union College, Ellis Hospital, Upper Union Street and downtown, enjoy local restaurants, coffee shops, the Schenectady Greenmarket, Proctors Theatre, Rivers Casino and a vibrant arts scene. Explore the city, then come home to your peaceful retreat. All the charm of an established neighborhood, the excitement of city living and space to truly make yourself at home! Open House Saturday, 10/10 from 10am-12pm.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,139/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$289
Interest$1,733
Insurance$117

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1836 Oakland Avenue

Schenectady, NY 12308

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

High Speed InternetWalk-In Closet(s)Wet BarBuilt-in FeaturesCeramic Tile Bath

Exterior Features

Drive-PavedGardenLighting

Property Details

Flooring

TileSlateHardwood

Construction

Brick Stone

Outdoor Features

PatioPorch

Parking

Driveway

Heating

Hot Water(Heating)BaseboardNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherOvenRangeRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1836 Oakland Avenue is listed at $400,000 ($160/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,140 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1960, 0.26 acre lot, 2 stories, 6 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar. Exterior Features: Drive-Paved, Garden, Lighting.

This property is listed by Rachel Kusaywa.

RK

Rachel Kusaywa

License 10401243326

Agent at KW Platform

Listed by KW Platform · Broker phone: (518) 724-5800 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 202627914· Source: Global MLS, Inc.· 19 days on PropertySimple

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1836 Oakland Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12308

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